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RecallGazette

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2016 Ford Focus vs 2016 Hyundai Accent

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2016 Ford Focus2016 Hyundai Accent
NHTSA complaints1,17699
Recall campaigns100
Service bulletins (TSBs)19874
Investigations40
Crash reports277
Fire reports23
NCAP overall rating5/5
EPA MPG (combined)29–3430–31
Median reported incident mileage63,000 mi50,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord FocusHyundai Accent
Power Train6713
Engine23232
Fuel/propulsion System1654
Electrical System8126
Fuel System, Gasoline600
Steering4510
Engine and Engine Cooling490
Vehicle Speed Control367

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling2480
Vibration / shaking2190
Check engine light20210
Hesitation / surging1310
Shifting problems590
Overheating560
Loss of power360
Won’t start330

Compare all Ford Focus vs Hyundai Accent years →

Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.